Police are investigating the vandalism as a hate crime. Jewish leaders say they’ll rebuild the religious display tonight.
Tag: Israel
Oakland cafe confrontation over anti-Zionist graffiti leads to staff firings, boycott call
A tense customer-employee argument at Farley’s East is the latest case of political tensions erupting in an Oakland coffee shop.
What did Oakland teachers talk about during the Palestine teach-in?
Several teachers spoke to The Oaklandside about their lessons which included a comic book, videos, and read-alouds about conflict in the Middle East.
Love it or hate it, Oakland City Council’s resolution on war in Gaza has a long history
From the Vietnam War to Boko Haram, Oakland has made official statements about foreign policy and human rights for decades.
Oakland City Council calls for Gaza ceasefire after weeks of protests
Hundreds of speakers weighed in on the hotly debated council resolution during nearly five hours of comments Monday night.
Jewish protesters occupy federal building in Oakland to demand ceasefire in Gaza
Hundreds demonstrated and scores were arrested in one of the largest acts of Jewish civil disobedience in Bay Area history.
Oakland Unified is considering a Gaza ceasefire resolution
Tensions are running high within OUSD. Some say taking a stand is urgent, while others worry about community members feeling alienated.
Protesters at Port of Oakland call for Gaza ceasefire
Activists said a ship docked in Oakland will carry military supplies headed for Israel.
Oakland students call on school district to support peace in Palestine
Student leaders also want more education on the Israel-Hamas war and a chance to have discussions about it in class.